DOMESTIC ABUSE PATHWAY Any incident or pattern of

DOMESTIC ABUSE PATHWAY Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality, including, but not limited to: psychological, physical, sexual, financial, emotional, honour based violence, female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage. Ask the question: document the question asked and the response No disclosure / indicator of domestic abuse Yes disclosure / indicator of domestic abuse Explain the limits to confidentiality of the disclosure and what actions you may have to take Think Family: are there safeguarding adult and/or children concerns? No adult/ children concerns Periodically ask ‘the question’ Yes adult concerns Does safeguarding duty (S 42) apply ? Discuss with: • Adult Safeguarding Adviser • Manager • Colleague Make a safeguarding referral as appropriate Helplines – give information safely Call 999 Police in emergency Derbyshire domestic abuse support 08000198668 Women’s Aid National 24 hrs 0808 2000 247 National advice line for men 0808 8010 327 Kirma Nirvana (honour crimes & forced marriage) 08005999247 Broken Rainbow (LGBGT) 08009995428 National domestic violence helpline 0808 2000 247 Yes children concerns Consider child’s safety including unborn baby Discuss with: • Safeguarding Children Advisor • Manager • Colleague Information sharing/liaison with: • GP • Midwife • Health Visitor • SN • Police • Social Care (follow LSCB Guidelines) Remain Concerned? • Inform parent / carer need to refer to Social Care (if appropriate and safe) • Consider MARAC referral • Refer to Social Care and continue to support the family or offer a CAF N. B. Always talk to the individual alone • • • Never pressure a person to leave the partner Discuss options and ensure a safety plan is in place. Explain the role of expert agencies Always use a professional interpreter never family members/friend if English not first language Always ensure complex domestic abuse cases are brought to supervision for discussion Document all contacts, when asking ‘the question’, disclosures, actions, observations etc.

Contact numbers – professionals & services Derby City Council • Multiagency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) • Children Social Care Derbyshire County Council • Adult Safeguarding Team • Starting Point Derby Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Team Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline Broken Rainbow (victims of domestic abuse) Derbyshire Friend Derbyshire Rape Crisis SARC Manager Derbyshire Support and Advice for Men (SAM) FGM Foreign & Common Wealth Office Forward Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Services (IDVA) Derby City Derbyshire County Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) MARAC Supervisor National Men’s Advice Line NSPCC Independent Contractors can seek advice from Derbyshire CCGs – Adult Safeguarding Team • Bill Nicol Head of Adult Safeguarding • Ed Ronayne Adult Safeguarding Manager Southern Derbyshire and Erewash CCG’s • Michelle Grant Adult Safeguarding Manager North Derbyshire and Hardwick CCG’s Derbyshire County Consultant/Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children & Children in Care Kathy Webster Derby City Designated Nurse for Safeguarding Children Michelina Racioppi Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS FT Safeguarding Team NHS Safeguarding Service – Derby City Derbyshire Constabulary 01332 717777 01332 641172 08456 058 058 07812 300 927 08000 198 0845 260 4460 01332 207702 01773 573840 08000 198 668 0207 008 1500 020 89600 4000 07812 300 927 01246 540444 01773 573841 01773 573609 0808 8010 327 0808 800 5000 07900545354 07979511384 07909 097615 07920765394 07786113203 01773 850000 01332 623700 ext 31537 101 or in an emergency 999